Of all the books I've ever read, this one perplexes me the most, and that's saying something.

Of the 22 friends on my Goodreads that have read this, only one gave a three star rating. The rest were four and five. I've felt, right from the start, that I was missing something big about this book, but even now, I'm still not quite sure what that something is.

Long story short, I really just didn't like this book. I read it a few years ago and am only now getting around to writing a review, but I felt I needed to finally explain my low rating, even if it's been a hot second.

Maybe this was over-hyped and that ruined it for me. All I know is that I was really just not impressed. Everyone else has raved about how this book blew their socks off, but my socks were still very much on by the end--along with my shoes. This book really didn't wow me, but it's also not in my typical genre.

In conclusion, if you read this book and didn't like it, you're not alone. And if you haven't read this book, by all means read it! I'm probably just missing something important, or I'm just weird, and you'll love it like so many other people do. :)

Well that was horrible. But also hilarious. Crab was my favorite though he didn’t get nearly enough page time, and Launce was a close second. I also really liked Speed. Those two interacting was hilarious. I didn’t like the ending—just felt to shallow to me, but it’s probably meant to be a shallow sort of romantic comedy and is likely better appreciated on stage. I do have a note card of witty remarks, though, so the day is not without gain.

3.5 stars

This was all at once magical and unsettling and strange, but in a delightful way. I’m not sure if I’m more disturbed or whimsical. It was a quick read, and I highly recommend it. It’s an inspiring work of fiction, if nothing else, though Peter is quite frightening. I’m still not sure what to make of him. Neverland seems very much detached from reality, and I think to really enjoy the story it is best to think of it as something altogether different, as there is a lot of death and killing, at the hands of not just men, but also boys. I think it is that beyond-reality quality that makes this such a classic and special story and worth reading at least once in your lifetime.

I also loved the narrative. I felt like a ghost, drifting about the magical island, J. M. Barrie having a tight hold of my hand and flying along with me, whispering of the events happening as we followed them with our ghostly eyes. It’s certainly a unique way of story telling, and one I enjoyed immensely. There were many odd aspects of this story, but Barrie somehow spins them to be believable and effective. It’s definitely worth the read.

I got this book a couple years ago and have only just now gotten around to reading it (oops?). I have mixed feelings. It got a lot of hype that I don't think it entirely deserved. It was interesting, sure, but it wasn't /phenomenal/ or even really overly memorable. I liked the characters well enough, but I never felt connected to them. I wish we'd gotten to spend more time with them and seeing them in ways that allowed us to get to know them, rather than just amp up the intrigue and mystery of the premise. I saw the plot twist coming pretty early on, so maybe I just didn't have the patience for it. It was an enjoyable book though, and had its moments. I like Jacob's peculiarity. I'm not sure I'll be reading the rest of the series though.

Flawless. Absolutely, positively flawless. Every time I pick this book up, it drags me back under and I am in the twisted world of Nielsen's making. This trilogy is, by far, my favorite.
My favorite thing about this book can be summed up in one grand, magical word: Sage. He is smart, witty, amazing ... *dreamy sigh* without him, this would be an okay-maybe-3-star-book. He is so amazing. He plans ahead brilliantly, he is very, very intelligent, he is brave and stubborn and has sent me into fits of laughter. Jennifer Nielsen's voice is strong and hysterical. If you like Percy Jackson, you'll like this for sure. I highly recommend it.